Teaching (MAT Cover / Fixed Term Contract)
04/01/2027
Expected end date
31/08/2027
Employment type
Part-Time
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate and experienced part-time Dyslexia Teacher (Level 7) to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term contract to August 2027.
You will be joining a forward-thinking secondary school committed to delivering inclusive education and personalised support to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
About Us
Our vision at Harris Academy Beckenham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and delivering ambitious, appropriate programmes of work, resources and teaching strategies tailored to students with dyslexia and word-level interventions
- Leading high-quality interventions, ensuring they are impactful and aligned with the SEN Code of Practice (2015), particularly within the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, ensuring skills acquired are successfully transferred into the wider curriculum
- Providing expert advice and guidance on dyslexia and word-level difficulties
- Championing and embedding a dyslexia-friendly culture throughout the Academy
- Developing and leading targeted interventions to support students with dyslexia and related needs
- Sharing best practices in learning support and special educational needs (SEN), with a focus on dyslexia, to enhance teaching and learning across the Academy
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
- Level 7 qualification in teaching students with dyslexia
- Evidence of continued professional development, including in-service training
- A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience at Level 7
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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Dyslexia Teacher employer: HARRIS FEDERATION
Harris Academy Rainham is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With a strong focus on professional development, our team benefits from tailored training programmes, meaningful workload management, and opportunities for career progression within the Academy and the wider Harris Federation. Located in Havering, we are committed to educational excellence and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the lives of our students and community.
